"The gods gave me a father who ruled……" — Marcus Aurelius

The gods gave me a father who ruled over me and rid… - Marcus Aurelius

"The gods gave me a father who ruled over me and rid me of any trace of arrogance and showed me that one can live in a palace without bodyguards, extravagant attire, chandeliers, statues, and other luxuries. He taught me that it is possible to live instead pretty much in the manner of a private citizen without losing any of the dignity and authority a ruler must possess to discharge his imperial duties effectively."

— Marcus Aurelius

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